Mordekaiser - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
54.6%
Pick Rate
6.2%

Mordekaiservs Zed

SFighterMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mordekaiser vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Mordekaiser wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Zed based on 10 games. Zed wins the early laning phase while Mordekaiser scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mordekaiser vs Zed matchup.

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Mordekaiser Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Mordekaiser performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Mordekaiser - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Mordekaiser
60.0% WR
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Zed vs Mordekaiser matchup - 40.0% win rate
Zed
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Zed Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Zed matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.7
CS / min
6.6
661
DMG / min
1,026
10,605
Gold / game
12,421
317
Heal / min
118
1,332
DMG Mitigated / min
521
0.4
CC / min
0.3
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Mordekaiser vs Zed Matchup Summary

The Mordekaiser vs Zed matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zed's 40.0%, giving Mordekaiser a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zed controls the early laning stage, but Mordekaiser outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zed needs to press advantages before Mordekaiser reaches their power spikes, while Mordekaiser should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Mordekaiser leads by 1,010 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser players can confidently pick into Zed and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zed away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Mordekaiser vs Zed Laning Phase Breakdown

Zed wins the laning phase against Mordekaiser in League of Legends

Zed is favored during the laning phase against Mordekaiser, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zed holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.7Mordekaiser
6.6Zed
Zed significantly out-farms Mordekaiser by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Zed a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Mordekaiser players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
661Mordekaiser
1,026Zed
Zed heavily out-damages Mordekaiser by 365 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Mordekaiser should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Zed's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,605Mordekaiser
12,421Zed
Zed generates a commanding 1,816 more gold per game than Mordekaiser. This substantial economic advantage means Zed consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Mordekaiser should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Mordekaiser
0.3Zed
Both Mordekaiser and Zed provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,649Mordekaiser
639Zed
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Zed, healing and mitigating 1,010 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zed is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zed, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Mordekaiser Build Against Zed

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Zed, providing the mobility and stats Mordekaiser needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mordekaiser against Zed are Riftmaker, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Thornmail. This combination gives Mordekaiser an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Zed. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mordekaiser vs Zed matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zed
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser40.0%
Zed early game win rateZed60.0%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser80.0%
Zed late game win rateZed20.0%

Zed dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Mordekaiser. This lopsided early game means Zed can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Mordekaiser is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Zed. Extended games heavily favor Mordekaiser, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Zed must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Mordekaiser reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Mordekaiser survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Mordekaiser Runes Against Zed

Precision rune tree - Mordekaiser primary runes vs ZedPrecision
Conqueror - best Mordekaiser rune vs ZedTriumph - best Mordekaiser rune vs ZedLegend: Haste - best Mordekaiser rune vs ZedLast Stand - best Mordekaiser rune vs Zed
Resolve rune tree - Mordekaiser secondary runes vs ZedResolve
Bone Plating - best Mordekaiser rune vs ZedRevitalize - best Mordekaiser rune vs Zed
62.5% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Mordekaiser to press their advantage against Zed, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Mordekaiser matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Mordekaiser's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Mordekaiser matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.03%1415.898411,95954.0%57.1%
56.12%1396.394212,33064.6%51.6%
56.31%1035.886811,32254.2%58.2%
50.00%946.184411,11437.0%62.5%
56.99%936.192112,06263.6%53.3%
66.67%816.198612,28675.0%61.2%
67.09%795.686912,77460.9%69.6%
52.56%785.587011,75150.0%54.0%
52.56%785.791711,53657.6%48.9%
51.32%765.984412,48160.0%47.1%
56.06%666.21,25412,16458.3%54.8%
52.46%615.886010,21342.9%60.6%
61.67%605.987211,60472.0%54.3%
46.55%586.178610,62250.0%43.8%
53.57%565.91,16612,80761.1%50.0%
50.91%556.01,01410,91356.5%46.9%
52.73%555.591411,83255.6%51.4%
47.17%536.01,01611,39952.4%43.8%
54.00%506.089312,01568.4%45.2%
53.19%476.01,06412,84166.7%48.6%
36.36%445.092912,09533.3%38.5%
52.38%426.383312,79746.1%55.2%
51.22%416.191311,87247.1%54.2%
50.00%405.178311,85266.7%36.4%
43.59%395.468010,23743.8%43.5%
52.78%366.31,00511,90472.2%33.3%
57.14%356.31,13810,68571.4%47.6%
54.29%355.993111,47964.7%44.4%
41.18%345.976210,42050.0%35.0%
55.88%346.588912,52946.1%61.9%
51.52%335.777211,08561.5%45.0%
46.88%326.11,21712,00450.0%45.0%
54.84%312.695512,29881.8%40.0%
50.00%305.765111,34333.3%61.1%
59.26%276.093210,30550.0%66.7%
59.26%276.51,10213,01644.4%66.7%
57.69%264.690213,18655.6%58.8%
50.00%265.986811,30561.5%38.5%
54.17%246.079210,85666.7%41.7%
50.00%245.46789,66953.9%45.5%
45.83%245.184611,50750.0%43.8%
61.90%214.41,02011,26760.0%63.6%
57.14%216.287711,59150.0%63.6%
52.38%216.282411,94970.0%36.4%
73.68%191.374011,80875.0%72.7%
63.16%196.381012,887100.0%46.1%
68.42%196.197111,657100.0%50.0%
56.25%165.786210,90660.0%54.5%
43.75%162.768711,21666.7%14.3%
66.67%154.372510,01840.0%80.0%
42.86%146.070310,63542.9%42.9%
61.54%135.685711,79080.0%50.0%
41.67%122.876113,57833.3%44.4%
50.00%122.088010,41050.0%50.0%
41.67%126.068310,45850.0%37.5%
54.55%110.974213,09680.0%33.3%
63.64%111.073611,77180.0%50.0%
60.00%105.766110,60540.0%80.0%
40.00%101.468612,782100.0%25.0%
50.00%102.868413,621100.0%16.7%
60.00%106.282312,057100.0%33.3%
50.00%106.37089,41657.1%33.3%
44.44%95.171711,39150.0%40.0%
55.56%93.377910,50360.0%50.0%
44.44%94.584211,23333.3%50.0%
75.00%81.681311,49975.0%75.0%
50.00%85.294810,26342.9%100.0%
50.00%84.44848,11850.0%50.0%
50.00%81.472611,14640.0%66.7%
75.00%83.074013,923100.0%71.4%
71.43%72.767411,375100.0%66.7%
71.43%73.393912,11050.0%80.0%
14.29%75.76039,57633.3%0.0%
66.67%65.596710,391100.0%50.0%
83.33%64.079012,697100.0%80.0%
66.67%62.478014,074100.0%60.0%
50.00%65.182411,51450.0%50.0%
40.00%54.11,03614,4370.0%40.0%
60.00%51.11,21013,83950.0%66.7%
60.00%54.39579,65250.0%100.0%
60.00%50.67369,82833.3%100.0%
80.00%54.372310,916100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.581213,8380.0%75.0%
60.00%54.979812,451100.0%33.3%

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Mordekaiser vs Zed - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mordekaiser do against Zed in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Zed matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zed's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Mordekaiser do against Zed in the early game?

In the early game, Zed has the advantage against Mordekaiser with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Zed players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Mordekaiser do against Zed in the late game?

In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Mordekaiser vs Zed matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Zed matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Zed with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Mordekaiser build against Zed?

The best Mordekaiser build against Zed includes Riftmaker, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Mordekaiser runes against Zed?

The best Mordekaiser runes against Zed use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Mordekaiser vs Zed matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mordekaiser counter Zed?

Yes, Mordekaiser has a favorable matchup against Zed with a 60.0% win rate. Mordekaiser strongly counters Zed in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Mordekaiser against Zed?

When playing Mordekaiser against Zed, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Zed. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.